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Pituitary Gland Agouti-related Peptide Cells: Novel Player Controlling Glucose Metabolism

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Specialty Endocrinology
Date 2023 Oct 17
PMID 37847092
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Abstract

The liver synthesizes and releases bile acids into the gut. Bile acids, either directly or indirectly, inhibit agouti-related peptide (AGRP)-B cells in the pars tuberalis of the pituitary gland. AGRP-B cells are assumed to promote pancreatic insulin secretion and/or to improve insulin sensitivities in insulin sensitive organs, resulting in improved glucose tolerance.

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